Monday, December 7, 2015

Back Again

While I had every intention of visiting all blogs and doing more Twitter and more FB while I was on break, that didn't happen. Here's what did.

I went to Cuba. (more about that later)

I went to Mexico. (more about that later, too)

I came home. (his was the sensible choice for security)

I got sick.

I got sicker.

I'm just now climbing from between the sheets and looking around at what's happening in the world.

And discovering it's Christmas. Really?

All of that is my way of saying sorry I didn't stop in to say hi. But I did do some things. I sent out my Special Offers Newsletter and I chose a winner! Lelia's name came out of the hat this time, so a signed copy of Double Negative is hers. Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter, Lelia. Each month I either offer something or I find special offers by others. Hope you'll sign up.

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I'm trying to get up to speed. Give me a push if you see me start to slide. Oh, and if you can please stop by Cover Wars to vote. There was a glitch in October, so all the votes were dumped. Maybe this has brought on my bed-ridden condition. The Great Time Lock Disaster needs help! I also see that Patricia Lynne's Snapshots is up for votes. And there are more. Vote everyday. Vote for several of your choice. It's kind of fun.

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Quote for the week:

If you can accept losing, you can't win. Vince LombardiWhat do you suggest for getting back on track after a break and then after being totally out of it for days? Are you ready for Christmas? Do you know about Masquerade Crew and their Cover Wars?

How do I get back into writing after all that? I go to a fun movie. After listening to the dialogue and watch the story structure as it unfolds, I almost always want to rush home and use everything I've just learned to work on my own story.

I'm so glad you're back - I've missed you! Very sorry to hear you've been sick, but it looks like you had some awesome adventures. Can't wait to hear about them. I love the shot of Cuba - what gorgeous old cars.

I love your pictures and your short run down of running around and being rundown. I'm sorry you've been sick, but I'm glad you are on the mend. Merry Christmas! I hope that you heal quick so you can be of good cheer! :)

Cuba and Mexico? Wow! That must have been exciting. although, with all that travel, I'm not surprised you picked up dome germ somewhere. Lots of people I know get sick from airplanes - too many people in too tight a space. It's great you're feeling well enough to post. Congrats to Leila! I voted for your cover!

Yay for fun travels but sorry about coming home and getting so sick! I hate this time of the year for that reason - but I love so much else of it, so hopefully fun things will be happening for you soon!

That's awful about being so sick. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. I'd ease back into things slowly and not overstress yourself. And yes, it's almost Christmas! Yay! (Even though I'm not quite ready for it.) Yay, anyway!I'm looking forward to hearing more about Cuba and Mexico. Very fascinating places to visit.Off to check out the voting now.

So sorry to hear you weren't well. I can’t believe Christmas is almost here either. Hope your visits to Cuba and Mexico were fun. LOVE the photo at the airport. It's so true, isn't it? I also watched your book trailer. It's great! Thanks for sharing.